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Home My WebLink AboutZMA202100014 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2022-01-24County of Albemarle c na�r COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579 January 24, 2022 Ms. Kelsey Schlein Shimp Engineering 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-227-5140 kelsev(a)shimo-enoineering.com ZMA2021-00014 Albemarle Business Campus Amendment Dear Ms. Schlein, phone:434-296-5832 www.albemarle.org Staff has reviewed your initial submittal for the zoning map amendment, ZMA202100014, Albemarle Business Campus Amendment. We have a number of questions and comments which we believe should be addressed before we can recommend favorably on your ZMA request. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss these issues. Review comments are provided below, organized by Department, Division, or agency. Planning comments are provided first, followed by the other departments: Planning — General ZMA Comments (ZMA2021-00014) 1) Update the project narrative, code of development, and application plan with the assigned project number, ZMA2021-00014. 2) Structured parking is proposed to become a permitted use by -right within Block 3. Structured parking would not be an appropriate use along the 51h Street frontage of this block and is not in conformance with the guidelines of the Entrance Corridor Overlay District. Such structures should be relegated or integrated with the building. 3) In consideration of building heights, it would not be appropriate for a parking structure to be taller than the associated building. Are there any limitations on the height and size/massing of the potential parking structures? 4) In Table B of the Code of Development, is the total max non-residential square footage proposed to be increased by 25,000 sq.ft. as well, to 426,000 sq.ft., or will it remain at 401,000 sq.ft., with the recognition that each block would not necessarily be able to utilize its full square footage potential? 5) Why is the proposed size of dedicated right-of-way decreased from ZMA2019-00003 to ZMA2021- 00014? See sheet 12 of the Application Plan, where the two -feet of dedication along Old Lynchburg Road in Block is no longer shown, and the dedication of ROW along 5In Street has decreased from 0.22 to 0.08 acres. 6) The path through the Central Park should connect to the other trails and paths in the development to promote a cohesive, inter -connected network. Currently, it appears that the pathway terminates at a drive aisle on its north end, with parking spaces opposite, and does not connect with the paths along the northern property line, which is particularly important for providing access to the proposed dog park. 7) The Central Park was identified as an important amenity space within the original layout of the site. With the proposed reduction in its size, what will the impact on the provided amenities be? And what amenities/features are proposed to move to the ABC Park to the south? It would be helpful to provide square footage estimates of these green and amenity spaces. 8) With the requested increase in height, is there any consideration of minimum setback requirements from the residential property to the east and/or the use of screening landscaping to help buffer the proposed commercial development from the existing residences? Planning Division —Transportation, Community Development Department No objections at this time. Transportation Planning reviewer Kevin McDermott, Planning Manager, kmcdermott analbemarle.ora . Planning Division —Architectural Review Board (ARB), Community Development Department Please see the comments below that have been provided by Margaret Maliszewski, ARB Staff Planner (Planning Manager), mmaliszewskita7.albemarle.org: The increase in building height will increase visual impacts of the Block 2 building on the EC street. The impacts of increased height and reduced setback will need to be mitigated through architectural design and landscaping. Reducing the minimum setback and eliminating the stepback reduce the available techniques and treatments for mitigating impacts of building height, mass and scale. Note that the design illustrated in the narrative has not been reviewed or approved by the ARB. No objections at this time. Zoning reviewer Francis MacCall, Deputy Zoning Administrator, fmaccall(a)albemarle.org. Engineering & Water Resources Division, Community Development Department No objections at this time. County Engineer, Frank Pohl, fpohl(a)albemarle.org. Building Inspections Division, Community Development Department No objections at this time. Betty Slough, Building Plans Reviewer, bslough(a)albemarle.org. Parks and Recreation Department No objections at this time. Tim Padalino, Chief of Parks Planning, tpadalino(c)-albemarle.org. Albemarle County Fire -Rescue Please see the comments below that have been provided by Howard Lagomarsino, Fire & Rescue plans reviewer, hlagomarsinona.albemarle.org: No objection to ZMA Note: Keep in mind Fire Rescue reviews are concerned with ensuring fire apparatus access, including aerial appartus acess of 26 ft for buildings over 30 feet tall and adequate water supply availbility to fight fire in accordance with the required fire flow for the buildings. Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) No objections at this time. ACSA plans reviewer, Richard Nelson, rnelson(a)serviceauthoritv.org. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Please see the attached memorandum with comments from the VDOT contact — Doug McAvoy, douglas.mcavovCa.vdot.virginia.gov. Economic Development Office (EDO) Please see the attached memorandum with comments from the EDO contact — J.T. Newberry, 0newberrv(aDalbemarle.org. Action after Receipt of Comments After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions identified in the "Action After Receipt of Comment Letter." which is attached. Resubmittal If you choose to resubmit, please use the attached form. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. Notification and Advertisement Fees It appears that the Public Notice Requirement fees have already been paid for this application. Additional notification fees will not be required unless a deferral takes place in which adjoining owners need to be notified of a new date. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My email address is areitelbach(a)albemarle.org, and my phone number is 434-296-5832 ext. 3261. Sincerely, Andy Reitelbach Senior Planner Planning Division, Department of Community Development enc: Memorandum from Douglas McAvoy, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Memorandum from J.T. Newberry, Economic Development Office, Albemarle County ZMA2021-00014 Action After Receipt of Comments Zoning Map Amendment Resubmittal Form COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 December 22, 2021 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Andy Reitelbach Re: Albemarle Business Campus Blocks 2-5 — Rezoning Request ZMA-2021-00014 Review # 1 Dear Mr. Reitelbach: (804) 7862701 Fax: (804) 7862940 The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Shimp Engineering, dated 15 November 2021, and offers the following comments: 1. Ensure the Developer and the Design Engineer continue to coordinate with VDOT Location and Design Division and Culpeper District Location and Design to deconflict drainage and laydown issues between this project and the proposed round -a -bout at Routes 631 (5th St/Old Lynchburg Rd) and 780 (Old Lynchburg Rd). The Department finds these plans generally acceptable. If further information is desired, please contact Doug McAvoy Jr. at (540) 718-6113. A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process. Sincerely, Doug McAvoy Jr., P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Charlottesville Residency VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING EDO comments on ZMA202100014: Amendment to Blocks 2-4 of ABC From strictly an economic development perspective, the Economic Development Office supports the proposal to amend the rezoning. • This amendment further enhances the project's consistency with Project ENABLE: o Significantly increases the capital investment o Provides additional opportunities for quality jobs and career ladder employment o Creates a desirable location for a target industry ("Bioscience and Medical Devices") • The original feedback from ZMA201900003 also remains: o Project ENABLE, Goal 4, Objective 3 - - "Lead the promotion of Opportunity Zones" o Does not negatively impact the desirable location for target industries in Block 3 to be served by Class A Office At the direction of the County Attorney, any reconsideration of the Performance Agreement (Proffer #3) would take place after the Board of Supervisor's review/action on ZMA202100014. Previous EDO comments on ZMA201900003: Albemarle Business Campus (ABC) Comments on 4-26-19 Goal 4, Objective 3 of Project ENABLE calls for the County to "lead the promotion of Opportunity Zones." Broadly speaking, these zones present a unique opportunity for our community to attract private capital investment to our area. However, in this case specifically, the proposed non-residential space provides an additional benefit by creating spaces where an Opportunity Fund can invest directly into a growing business that would locate there. Therefore, staff supports allowing the maximum amount of non-residential space that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. In doing so, the County will also be taking the lead to "help businesses take advantage of grant programs, state and federal financing opportunities" (Goal 3, Objective 3). Comments on 7-17-19 Based on the resubmittal information dated 6-17-19, staff supports permitting the maximum amount of non-residential space that is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, especially with respect to office uses. Staff agrees with the applicant this area is underserved by the amount of office in the area and notes there is relatively strong demand for office space throughout the County. The attached report from Costar shows the office vacancy rate for the County is currently 2.3%. A 2018 Office and Retail Marketing Study noted the City had a 1.7% office vacancy rate and that a typical office vacancy rate for most areas is somewhere between 5-10% (see page 5 in the Executive Summary). Staff also agrees that any developed office space would be attractive to "start-ups and growing local businesses" (page 2 of the applicant's narrative under the PUD Justification). As shared in Economic Development's review comments from 4-26-19, this type of space would allow businesses to take advantage of Opportunity Zone investment. Resubmittal of information for �$��°F"`8 Zoning Map Amendment L�RG/NAP PROJECT NUMBER THAT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED: ZMA2021-00014 Albemarle Business Campus Amendment Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby certify that the information provided with this resubmittal is what has been requested from staff Signature of Owner, Contract Purchaser Print Name FEES that may apply: Date Daytime phone number of Signatory Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $2,958 ® First resubmission FREE ❑ Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF) $1,479 ❑ Technologv surcharge +4% Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $4,141 ❑ First resubmission FREE ❑ Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF) $2,070 ❑ Technology surcharge +4% To be Daid after staff review for Dublic notice: Most applications for a Zoning Map Amendment require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission and one public hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing a legal advertisement in the newspaper and by mailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two fees for public notice are required before a Zoning Map Amendment may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. The total fee for public notice will be provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before the application is heard by a public body. ➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices $237 + actual cost of first-class postage ➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50) $1.19 for each additional notice + actual cost of first-class postage ➢ Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing) Actual cost (averages between $150 and $250 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# By: Community Development Department 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 Revised 7/1/2021 Page 1 of 1